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Thanks for noting that. I was wondering. One for the audiophile bunch. What type of desk would provide the warmest bounce?

I'll second Exact Audio Copy for ripping. It's the best there is, it's the preferred choice of hardcore traders, and it's free! And send the kid who wrote the program a postcard (it's postcardware), he really appreciates it. Such a small thing to ask for such a great program.

It's a good thing Ben decided not to go though, as he had an emergency appendectomy the other day. Maybe he's psychic.

It was terrific when it was in its prime. I saved a number of them. I remember a bit this (whatever year it was written) being the new Middle Ages that was spot on. Another Economist subscriber, along with National Geographic, Gourmet & Sports Illustrated. I live just a couple of blocks away from the library, so I read a bunch there such as Saveur, Harper's, and Mojo on the cheap.

Did Kylie get her stomach pumped? I had completely forgotten about that story about Rod! Oh man, where do the brain cells go? It was retold for years in my schools, and often as not the teller of the tale did so in a solemn serious tone like he was Dan Rather. The Urban Legends page mentions Alanis Morrissette, Li'l Kim, Fiona Apple (what an honor, I didn't think she had enough fans to make up stories), and of course, Britney. Others too, many male, including The Bay City Rollers, but no Kylie.

Q Magazine put out a special Zeppelin issue last year which is lots of fun. It's packed with photos, information about each album...you name it. It has small reviews of a dozen books on Zeppelin. It sounds like Chris Welch's Led Zeppelin: Dazed And Confused - The Stories Behind Every Song might be what you're looking for. From Q's review: "...but the book's greatest strength lies in refocusing familiar aspects of Zeppelin's story to the actual songs and recording sessions." I haven't read it myself, but most of the other books listed tend to involve the stories of excess and the like.

I was Googling something or other and when I glanced at the name of the site I thought it must be sex related. So of course I had to check it out. Now now, I was searching for something jazz related, I swear! I looked around and saw cats, moose and other animals and thought "Wow!" Wow as in "look at all of the knowledge here, and how little I know about so much of it" to "wow, these folks must spend a lot of time here..." A week or so later I had another jazz question and started to Google but remembered that Orgasmsomething site. Lo & behold, more answers to questions I hadn't even known to ask. I lurked as a guest and decided to join, if for no other reason than to let the cookies keep track of what I'd already read. And to think that once upon a time I thought web boards were lame compared to the Usenet. What the hell was I thinking?

For a different list check out Pitchfork. I get the feeling the reviewers were toddlers for much of the decade, and sometimes they try too hard to be oh-so-hip. However, it is refreshing to see U2 & the Police get ignored, as well as see the Minutemen get some credit. Pitchfork's List 01. Sonic Youth - Daydream Nation 02. Talking Heads - Remain In Light 03. Beatie Boys - Paul's Boutique 04. Pixies - Doolittle 05. R.E.M. - Murmur 06. The Smiths - The Queen Is Dead 07. Pixies - Surfer Rosa 08. Tom Waits - Rain Dogs 09. Public Enemy - It Takes A Nations of Millions to Hold Us Back 10. Joy Division - Closer 11. Tom Waits - Swordfishtrombones 12. Prince & The Revolution - Purple Rain 13. The Fall - The Nation's Saving Grace 14. Sonic Youth - Sister 15. XTC - Skylarking 16. Galaxie 500 - On Fire 17. Minutemen - Double Nickels on the Dime 18. De La Soul - 3 Feet High and Rising 19. Public Image Ltd. - Second Edition 20. This Heat - Deceit At least the kids know their years: London Calling makes it to #2 on the best of the '70s list. I'd drop a few from their list (This Heat?) and reinstate (The Replacement's) Let it Be and Elvis's Get Happy. While the critics love Thompson's Shoot Out The Lights I confess I rarely play it. Unless you're looking for a divorce or separation, it's best to keep it on the shelf!

No need to speak in the past tense (unless you don't like their more recent work.) On August 31st they're putting out a DVD of the '82 Three Of A Perfect Pair and The Noise VHS tapes (along with some extras.) They also recently released a DVD of 2 different shows with their more recent line up. They also have a Philadelphia '82 coming out on CD through the Collector's Club (which nowadays doesn't require a prepaid membership.) Lots of stuff happening at Dicipline Global Mobile. In 1982 I was taking a summer school physics class at the U of I in Champaign. My lab parter was Adrian Belew's brother-in-law (Adrian lived in Champaign for a little while.) Unfortunately this uh, "inside link" didn't result in me getting to hang around with Belew or Fripp or anything else. One of the few autographs I have is my copy of Lone Rhino that I got signed at a record store sometime that year. Adrian wrote a bubble over the rhino which says "hello eric, from adrian" (that's my name, which somebody had taken here . Quincy is my old hometown) while a bubble over Adrian says "bark bark."

I never understood how an album that was released in 1979 can be the best album of the '80s. Love The Clash!

Oh oh--what would that be? I gave up on them not long after AUTOMATIC and find most of their Warner catalogue unlistenable these days, although some friends have vouched for UP. Some thought "Bad Day" a return to form, which is true in a way--it's a revamped "P.S.A.", a song they were playing on the 1986 PAGEANT tour and which morphed into "It's the End of the World as We Know It." R.E.M. on IRS was transcendental. R.E.M. on Warners--better-than-average pop for its time. You can go to their official site and hear a snippet of "Leaving New York." I hate to judge a whole song on 40 seconds, but it has all the oomph of an England Dan & John Ford Coley song. Actually less. I continued buying their discs out of habit until Up, which I waited to find used. I should unload it as there is so much about it that irritates the hell out of me. I finally broke the habit by not buying their last (Reveal.) Having also heard their tepid anti-war song "The Final Straw" which is supposed to be on the new one as well I can't see picking it up either. Aw well, as you say, the I.R.S. years were transcendental (meanwhile the Warner stuff is just taking up space.) A couple of months ago I traded for a few more '84 shows. Ahhhhh, now there was a band!

1. Unlike Stop Making Sense this really is live. No overdubs. 2. It's a great combination of the early years and the expanded band with guitar wiz Adrian Belew. The early versions of "Artists Only" & "Stay Hungry" are very fresh (actually everything is, since it's the early years - duh!), and even the way Byrne delivers his "thank yous" is a kick. The big band stuff was thrilling in person and the old vinyl captured it well. Presumably the CD will too. 3. They're adding more to a good thing. I don't think it will dilute the end result but add to the fun. 4. Nostalgia for the early 80s? This isn't The Cars or Duran Duran man, this is the f*cking Talking Heads! Though having heard a 40 second snippet of R.E.M.'s latest puddle of crud, I'm feeling very nostalgic for the early '80s when they jangled and you had difficulty hearing Stipe buried in the mix.

Not to butt in but... Having just picked up a used copy of the RCA box I'd suggest go that route. Like yourself I only owned one the albums on CD so it seemed like now was time. Used copies can be had for < $55 and the box contains 6 discs, with quite a bit of extra material that would be hard to find elsewhere. I'd also like to add that they make it easy to see what album tracks are on which discs without any garish colors in the background. I'm very happy with it! Another thanks to Jim for the review of the '70s & beyond material, as I've just about gotten all the pre-70s!

The Fantasy Catalog says $140 (available 10/12.) Don't see anything on CD Universe yet about pre-orders.

<Raises hand.> I do I do! On United Artists. A nice selection and a good layout for vinyl.

I have the same Denon player. I'm still waiting on the latest Ellington batch (I'm not lazy, I was on vacation ) but I've noticed the same the thing happening as Hank described. In fact with the previous batch of Columbia Ellingtons (Masterpieces, Uptown & Festival) the HDCD light would come on for some songs but not others. Perhaps I should try to remember to keep a listening log and see for which songs the light shines for thee.

Nope. When you engage in illegal activities the law isn't on your side. This is why marijuana growers in the US can't patent their strains and hookers don't sue their pimps for shoddy dental plans. Zappa released a series of official bootlegs (or bootlegs of bootlegs) "as is," which made them easier for some less enterprising fans to own. Yet at the same time many of these fans were upset at the sound quality, as no remixing/mastering was done. They were just the same old boots with a Rhino logo on the back. But unlike with bootlegs, the right person got paid.

It's solid! Oh wait, that's a different album. Highly likable approach to gospel tunes, and I think you'll be pleased with how the lineup plays. It will get the RVG treatment in March 2005.

Having earlier resisted the siren's (okay, wesbed's) call to buy the Shorter-Kelly Mosaic, I found a couple of used Vee-Jays while running around town. Wynton's Someday My Prince Will Come and Introducing Wayne Shorter. Each one was in a different store.

Eugene Oregon. If you can't make it to Portland... Cat's Meow - 121 E. Broadway. The only store that specializes in jazz. You can order from them online as well. When in person you'll have to readjust yourself as everything is filed right-to-left. House of Records - 258 E 13th. A quirky little place that has the best atmosphere of any in town. Most of the stock is rock & indie, but they have a respectable jazz section and do the best of anyplace in town of stocking John Zorn's catalogue. They also have new & used vinyl. It's always fun to browse around and hear what they're playing, as you'll hear music from the 30's followed by the music of tomorrow. CD World - W 11th & Seneca Road. The best (only?) place in town to buy an RVG or Conn on the release date. If you move here get one of their frequent buyer cards (each stamp on a full-priced disc equal $1.40 off as filling a card get's you a disc worth $16.95 or that much off a double disc or box set.) They stock a few jazz titles on DVD too. Museum of Unfine Art & Record Store - 532 Willamette. A curious little shop. If price isn't a concern there's an odd assortment of avant-garde titles. LPs available too. Who knows how long it will last as it's been a cursed location for business. Although as it really doesn't seem to be one, maybe they'll be all right. CD Game Exchange - 30 E 11th. A very small jazz section, but as they once had a used copy of the Kid Ory Mosaic it has to be mentioned. A large selection of used DVDs. Borders - 5 Oakway Center (off Coburg Road.) Only if you've printed out a coupon from the thread on Organissimo! Face The Music - 886 E 13th. Only worth mentioning as Zoot Horn Rolo once worked here years ago in the heart of campus town. Jazz selection is very very small, though as there is a used rack one never knows. Unless you're trying to get lucky in the used rack, you're better off walking 6 or 7 blocks to House of Records.

I'm still in the minor leagues with only 20 titles, but both Uptown and Eclipse are delightful. Uptown is my favorite of the 3 Columbias recently re-issued. Eclipse gets bonus points for the cover! I wouldn't begrudge anyone who went for the massive value box but I've decided it isn't for me. I think I'll just plug along and pick up more manageable portions as I go. The nice thing about being "behind" is that there is a lot to choose from, and thus the greater likelihood that something can be found used or on sale. Thanks for your post as it reminded me to resume looking for more early material! Early, middle, or late - so much great music to choose from!

It does! Go to Preferences. Click "Enable Tabs."

I'll be darned, that combo struck again. I popped in Conversations and immediately thought "holy smokes I should this play this more." As I got towards the end of the album of I went out to check the mail. The RVGs were in the mailbox, and when Dolphy was done with in went Black Fire. Good score at Younkers!

(Not that you were serious, but I have a Deadbase that doesn't get used as much as it used to.) Almost every Ivy League school got a show, though most had their show early on and didn't get another. Two that don''t circulate: Columbia 5-3-68 U Penn 10-16-70 No show for Harvard, but substituting M.I.T. gets you one of the best "Dancing In The Streets" from the free show on 5-6-70. They played the next day as well. I'm not sure if the Rhode Island Auditorium is in the Brown neighborhood or not, but they played a fine show there on 4-21-71. The Civic Center was played many times after that. Princeton's show is a good one too from a few days earlier (4-17-71). Yale's lone show was from 7-31-71. Legend has it a cop told Jerry to snuff his joint. As Jerry did he said "We'll never play here again." The show was also marred by students who were mistaken in thinking it was a free show. They stormed the gates and got tear gassed. Dartmouth comes later. 5-5-78. Other than 5-8-77, Cornell got 2 more. 5-7-80 and 5-16-81. So safe to say, 5-8-77 is the BEST Ivy League show of 1977!

That's a pretty severe busted up case you got there! Hmm, it's like Freddie saw into the future and knew we'd have these things called CD cases. I just got my order today so tonight's the night!